As a mom of four kiddos, ages three to 23 (yes, I still get to call them kiddos, even when they’re grown), I’ve learned a thing or two about navigating the intricacies of a blended family. What makes a blended family work is the people who are involved in it.
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Ask Dr. Gramma Karen: An Interview with Marta Levy
Grandparents are often in the best position to help identify and address domestic abuse. What are some specific things grandparents should look for to confirm their suspicions of possible abuse and violence going on?
Scoop on Stuff: Our Favorite Mom & Child Products This Week (July 9th)
From coding apps to baby toys, and high chairs to skin products for mom – here are some of our favorite products this week!
Avoiding Boredom with Summer Educational Activities for Kids
Now that summer is in full swing, you’ve likely been hearing the phrase, “I’m bored,” more and more frequently. You also might be all out of ideas to keep your kids occupied during these long days of summer vacation — which spells bad news for your sanity. Don’t give up hope quite yet though!
Parents: Speak Less, Listen More
When it comes to parenting, we may think that “more is more,” but what I’m finding is that when we are verbose in our directions and daily expressions, we may actually be overwhelming our children. Sounds crazy, right? How could words, which are invisible, be overwhelming? I think it’s time to go back to the basics of “less is more” and use our own behaviors and non-verbal gestures to communicate with our children on a more genuine and simple level.
Nursing: How to Prevent Mastitis and Avoid Breast Abscesses
I loved breastfeeding. Or, rather, I loved the idea of breastfeeding. Feeling so close to my daughter was wonderful, but at the same time it was very painful and confusing.
Scoop on Stuff: Our Favorite Mom & Child Products This Week (June 25th)
From artsy socks to stair barriers, and gift sets to fun summer activities, here are some of our favorite mom and kid products this week!
4 Tips for Teaching Children How to Budget
Money can be a complicated issue to discuss with kids, but it’s a necessary part of life they need to learn about. With the current financial difficulties many people are facing today, helping them develop budgeting skills at an early age may help them obtain financial security when they’re older.